5 Pounds (Orabi Revolution) 1402 (1981) front 5 Pounds (Orabi Revolution) 1402 (1981) back
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5 Pounds Orabi Revolution

1402 (1981) year
Gold (.875) 8 g -
Description
Issuer
Egypt
Period
Arab Republic of Egypt (1971-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1402 (1981)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
5 Pounds 5 EGP = USD 0.10
Currency
Pound (1916-date)
Composition
Gold (.875)
Weight
8 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#403591
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Orabi mounted on horse in front of his followers.

Script: Arabic (naskh)

Lettering:
١٨٨١ ١٩٨١
ذكرى مرور مائة عام على قيام الثورة العرابية

Translation: Commemorating 100 years on the Orabi Revolution

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 5 Pounds (Orabi Revolution) 1402 (1981) from Egypt made of Gold (.875) weighing 8 g is that it was issued to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Orabi Revolution, which was a significant event in Egyptian history that took place in 1881. The revolution was led by Ahmed Orabi, a military officer who sought to overthrow the ruling Khedive and establish a constitutional government in Egypt. The coin's design features an image of Orabi on one side and the Egyptian coat of arms on the other, symbolizing the country's rich history and cultural heritage.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1402 (1981)  1000 - - - - - -

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